With over 20 years in hospitality, Christian D. Adlawan has led operations across independent restaurants and global hotel brands. He brings expertise in front- and back-of-house operations, F&B, financials, IT, and renovation management.
As founder of Restaurant Advisory Team (ADVT), Christian helps small and mid-sized restaurants succeed through full-service food cost management, menu analysis, and financial reporting. ADVT’s mission is to lift the operational burden—saving chefs and operators up to 10-15 hours a week—so they can focus on leadership, service, growth, or even reclaiming time for their families.
Grounded in real-world experience and a passion for community, Christian is dedicated to helping restaurants thrive through better systems, smarter decisions, and stronger profits.
Fun Fact: The average casual restaurant has 50-70 ingredients on their menu.
The total impact of a $0.15 price increase for 50 ingredients, each purchased 25 times per day, 7 days per week, 4 weeks per month, for 12 months per year would be $63,000 annually.